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covetous (adjective), more covetous, most covetous
1. Excessively and culpably desirous of the possessions of another person or people: When Bernard drove his expensive car into his driveway, he noticed that his neighbors were giving him covetous looks.
2. Marked by an extreme desire to acquire or possess something: Karen had covetous aspirations to get a university degree which would qualify her for a profitable career as a company executive.

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2. Marked by an extreme desire to acquire or possess something: Karen had covetous aspirations to get a university degree which would qualify her for a profitable career as a company executive.

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“covetous”
Characteristic of being ardent and eager to possess or to achieve something. (1)
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